Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison Week 7 Prediction | College Football Picks Today, Best Bets

Both Coastal Carolina and James Madison enter Week 7 with a 4-1 record. They are two wins away from bowl eligibility each, and a win this week only puts them closer to extra football. That said, these Sun Belt rivals enter this matchup with extra motivation to grab a win.

Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison Game Info and Odds

• Location: Bridgeforth Stadium (Harrisonburg, Virginia) | Time: 7:30 PM ET 
• Spread: James Madison -9.5, Moneyline: James Madison -335, Total: 30.5
• Where to Watch: ESPN2

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Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison Best Bet: Coastal Carolina +9.5

James Madison may be the favorites entering this battle, but Coastal Carolina has the talent to not only keep this game close but potentially upset the Dukes on their home field. The Chanticleers offense has been on a tear recently, and they could be poised to continue their success against JMU. Nonetheless, Coastal Carolina has what it takes to prevent James Madison from covering the spread.

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Coastal Carolina vs. James Madison Best Total Bet: Under 60.5

Both offenses have the firepower to put up points in a hurry, but even 60+ points combined seems like a tall task. This game could be more even than the odds indicate, which should make it more of a dogfight than a shootout. A final score of 30-24 seems plausible.

Coastal Carolina Best Player Bet: Christian Washington Any Time Touchdown +145

Christian Washington has been a promising piece on Coastal Carolina’s offense up to this point of the season. The running back has 313 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the season. In a game where CCU could depend on their backfield to open up the offense, Washington could be in line for a big day on the ground,d including a trip to the endzone.

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James Madison Best Player Bet: Cam Ross Any Time Touchdown +125

Cam Ross is one of James Madison’s leading receivers on the season. The senior is up to 17 receptions, 249 receiving yards, and two touchdowns on the year, and his totals could be in line for a major increase against a Coastal Carolina defense that struggles to keep receivers out of the endzone. Ross has a good chance to add to his stats on Thursday.